SUNSET: 
0
Photographer:
Antonio Ferretti & Attilio Bruzzone
Location of Photo:
Lanciano - Italy
Date/Time of photo:
09/12/2024
Equipment:
Telescope: ASKAR 300 FRA Pro Camera: QHY 268M Mount: 10 Micron GM2000 HPS II Filters: Baader SII 6.5nm- Astrodon Ha 5nm, OII] 5nm, Astronomik H-beta Total exposure 85h 10′
Description:
This image of the Veil Nebula was captured from Lanciano, Italy, over the period from mid-July to early September 2024. In this composite, a custom color palette has been applied to represent the nebula's emission structure: red corresponds to both Ha and SII, with yellow indicating regions where SII emission is dominant. Green is used to map OIII and Hb emissions, while blue is employed to highlight areas of stronger Hb emission. Additionally, the stars in the image are represented with a natural color appearance, achieved using PixInsight’s blackbody estimator tool. This tool utilizes the narrowband data to approximate the stars' blackbody radiation. The goal of this image was to create a scientifically informative yet aesthetically captivating portrayal of the Veil Nebula, revealing it
